Global Supply Chain Program Manager 2

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Global Supply Chain Program Manager - 2 to lead a team of Material Program Managers in Promontory, UT. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and procurement strategies for a portfolio of programs, with 15% travel and no remote work.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and other functions to ensure on-time delivery of hardware while meeting cost and performance targets. This role demands strong leadership and strategic execution capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in program management, supply chain, or related field.
• Proven people management and leadership capabilities.
• Experience budgeting and scheduling for large-scale programs.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management and government contracting basics (FAR/DFARS/ITAR).

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of Material Program Managers reporting to the PMO for the Global Supply Chain.
• Oversees material budgets, resource planning, forecasting, and schedule performance.
• Develops material strategies and negotiates budgets with the PMO for programs.
• Coordinates cross-functional efforts with engineering, operations, and quality.
• Presents program status and risk mitigation plans to executive leadership.

Skills

People management

Program management

Earned Value Management

Government contracting knowledge

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.

As a Global Supply Chain Program Manager - 2, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is located in Promontory, UT. FT remote work is not available. As a Global Supply Chain Program Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, budget, and execution of all material and services content for a portfolio of programs.

Responsibilities:

• Leads a team of Material Program Managers that are responsible to the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that supply chain commitments are met
• Oversees Program Managers accountable to meet material budget requirements to support the PMO financial commitments
• Accountable for supply chain program execution including material budget, resource planning, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution
• Oversees and develops the material strategy for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process including leading the material estimating process and establishing and negotiating the budget with the PMO for responsible program portfolio
• Ensures that prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies
• Ensures mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers or supply chain execution
• Oversee briefings to the PMO and executive management on program status and any necessary action plans to address issues affecting program supply chain cost and schedule performance
• Leads team to drive initiatives to reduce cost and improve efficiency
• Work cohesively with leaders in other disciplines such as engineering, operations, quality, and other personnel to manage material performance and ensure delivery of hardware to support production needs within budget
• Acts as the escalation path for the PMO to address issues in program execution related to the supply chain

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in program management, project management, supply chain or related field - OR - Master's degree with 6+ years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• People management experience
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and build a high performing team by providing clear direction, fostering collaboration, and ensuring accountability to objectives
• Prior program or project management experience successfully executing budgets and schedules of significant scope and complexity
• Ability to work high level strategic initiatives that impact long-term business goals in addition to urgent requirements to support day-to-day operations
• Experience and comfort level working and supporting Earned Value Management requirements
• Experience implementing and executing material program plans to meet program objectives
• Expertise in supporting complex proposals of significant value
• Skilled in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate feedback in a manner that fosters collaboration, trust, and builds positive relationships
• Ability to mentor and motivate others to meet complex objectives
• Competence to work in an integrated team environment and influence change
• Skilled and comfortable communicating and interfacing with high level leadership
• Knowledge and experience in government contracting requirements and regulations (e.g. FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc.)
• Skill set to work through others to influence change and drive objectives
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time